When the even was come] Mark 15:42. Luke 23. 50. John 19:38. After the ninth hour; at three of the clock in the afternoon. a rich man] The more likely to obtain the body of Pilate, and the more in danger to be made a prey to the priests, for his care of Christ. of Arimathea] Or, Rama, or Ramathaim. See 1 Samuel 1:1. named Joseph] Christ is buried not privily, or by stealch; but by the Governours consent, by a famous man, in a place not far distant, in a new sepulchre; so that there can be no doubt of his death. See Isaiah 53:9.